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Toxicity
01
the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment
02
the degree to which something is poisonous
toxicity
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Example
Environmental activists raised concerns about the toxicity of air pollution from nearby industrial plants.
The biologist studied the toxicity of algae blooms in the lake and their impact on fish populations.
The toxicity of the chemical spill contaminated the nearby water supply, posing a threat to aquatic life.
Researchers conducted tests to evaluate the toxicity of the new pesticide on bees.
The scientist developed a method for measuring the toxicity of wastewater discharged into rivers.
